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Cincinnati Bengals offensive line looks to improve in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

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Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the 2026 season with their starting offensive line fully intact after all five starters return, including right guard Dalton Risner, who re-signed. Last season, the Bengals struggled early with their offensive line but found consistency later, leading quarterback Joe Burrow to praise their performance. Orlando Brown Jr. and Dylan Fairchild are among the key players expected to contribute to this year's efforts, and improvements are anticipated, particularly from Brown Jr., who signed an extension in the offseason. The next step for the Bengals will be to build on last season's momentum and improve their protection as they prepare for the new campaign.

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•Bengals offensive line hopes to improve after a challenging previous season.
•All five starters are returning, including Dalton Risner.
•Joe Burrow praised the offensive line's second-half performance last year.
•Orlando Brown Jr. seeks to demonstrate improvement after offseason extension.
•Next up for the Bengals is continued development and chemistry in training camps.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals: Offensive line looking to continue climb in 2026

What they're saying

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Jul. 15—This is the fourth in a series of pieces breaking down each position group for the Bengals. Next up: Defensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals still ranked among the worst offensive lines last year, but by the end of the season, quarterback Joe Burrow was calling it the best he's played behind. A slow start, while finding the best combination and chemistry, impacted the numbers behind ...
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